SunsetHelicopters.com | Flight Training

Flight Instruction Rates
	Basic Hourly Rate	Cash/Check Block Rate* (7% discount)	Credit Card Block Rate* (3% discount)
Ground / Flight Instruction	$45.00	$41.85	$43.65
Schweizer 300C	$245.00	$227.85	$237.65
Robinson R-44	$425.00	$395.25	$412.25
Hughes 500C (includes pilot)	$850.00	$790.50	$824.50

Introductory Flight - $99
Ground instruction
18 minute flight

Recreational Helicopter Pilot - $10,062*
    27 hours dual instruction - S300
    3 hours solo flight
    25 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    FAA Third-class medical
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Private Helicopter Pilot - $15,372*
    40 hours dual instruction
    10 hours solo flight
    30 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    FAA Third-class medical
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Private Add-on - $12,057*
    30 hours dual instruction
    10 hours solo flight
    20 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Commercial Helicopter Pilot - $24,068*
    40 hours dual instruction
    50 hours solo flight
    20 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Commercial Add-on - $15,156*
    20 hours dual instruction
    35 hours solo flight
    20 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Instrument Rating - $22,275*
    45 hours dual instruction - R-44
    30 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Instrument / Commercial - $35,462*
    45 hours dual instruction - R44
    25 hours dual instruction - S300
    20 hours solo flight - S300
    50 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    2 FAA written exams
    Aircraft rental for 2 practical exams
    Examiner's fees

Instrument Add-on Rating - $9,846*
    18 hours dual instruction - R-44
    15 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Helicopter Flight Instructor (CFI) - $6,083*
    15 hours dual instruction
    20 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    2 FAA written exams
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) - $8,744*
    15 hours dual instruction - R44
    20 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - $6,558*
    10 hours dual instruction - R44
    20 hours ground instruction
    Books/study materials
    FAA written exam
    Aircraft rental for practical exam
    Examiner's fee

* Block Rates are based on a $4,000 deposit. If paid by cash or check, a 7% credit will be placed on your account; if paid by credit card, a 3% credit will be placed on your account. This credit will be removed from your account if your training costs are less than $4,000 and you request a refund of unused funds.